... social & spiritual climate

• Alcoholism and poverty • Men with more than one family • High incidence of incest, sexual abuse • Single mothers abandoned by spouses to work in the US or large Mexican cities • Small town community • Strong nominal Catholic faith mixed with idolatry and witchcraft • Religious holidays observed with dark spiritual overtones
People need a life-changing encounter with Christ, the risen savior

... Tenancingo

View from the hill overlooking Tenancingo.

Tenancingo means "place of little walls“ in Náhuatl (Aztec language) Located two hours southwest of Mexico City at an elevation of 6693 ft. Population is approximately 80,000.

Largest municipality of its area, surrounded by smaller towns that bring products to market (Thurs & Sun). Given its mild climate year round, with an average annual temperature of 64.7 degrees, this is Mexico’s top flower-producing area, which is why the city and surrounding valley are full of greenhouses. Also known for wooden furniture & rebozos (shawls)

In the center of the town stand the traditional bandstand, parish church and city hall. Streets mostly paved, but not in the best condition. Due to market twice a week, town struggles with
being clean Approximately 2000 taxis including ones from nearby towns. No local buses; taxis stop for more passengers.